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angle
Definition:
(nou) the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians (nou) a biased way of looking at or presenting something (nou) a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Saxons and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈæŋɡəl
Examples:
The second is the angle of attack of the steering axis.
The angle between the normal to the ellipse and the X axis
The eccentric anomaly 't' is the angle of the blue line with the X axis.
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Common mistakes of angle pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "an-gle" instead of the correct "ˈæn.ɡəl" (US) or "ˈæŋ.ɡəl" (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "a" in "angle" as a long vowel like "ay", leading to "ayngle". The correct pronunciation has a short "a" sound, as in "æ". Tip: Practice saying "cat" to get the right vowel.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some speakers may pronounce "angle" with a strong "g" sound, sounding like "an-guhl". The correct pronunciation is smoother with a softer "g" sound in "ˈæn.ɡəl". Tip: Focus on blending the "n" and "g" sounds together.
- Missing the final "l": Learners may drop the "l" sound, pronouncing it as "an-guh". This leads to a loss of clarity. The correct form is "ˈæn.ɡəl" (US) or "ˈæŋ.ɡəl" (UK). Tip: Practice ending with a clear "l" sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "angle" with "angel", leading to mispronunciation. "Angle" is pronounced "ˈæn.ɡəl", while "angel" is "ˈeɪn.dʒəl". Tip: Pay attention to the initial vowel sounds to differentiate them.